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... 15 Establishing your Ethernet network connection 20 Testing your network 20 Adding a printer to your network 21 Sharing resources 21 Using the network 23 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 25 First steps 26 Troubleshooting 26 Add-in cards 27 Audio 27 CD or DVD drives 27 DVD drives 27 vii
... 15 Establishing your Ethernet network connection 20 Testing your network 20 Adding a printer to your network 21 Sharing resources 21 Using the network 23 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 25 First steps 26 Troubleshooting 26 Add-in cards 27 Audio 27 CD or DVD drives 27 DVD drives 27 vii
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...instruction. • If an error occurs in a program, see the program's printed documentation or the online help. Type troubleshooting in alphabetical order. 26 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are secure. • Make sure that your computer and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power... that all connections are listed in the Search box, then press ENTER. Help For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting First steps If you have problems with your computer, try these things first: • Make sure...
...instruction. • If an error occurs in a program, see the program's printed documentation or the online help. Type troubleshooting in alphabetical order. 26 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are secure. • Make sure that your computer and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power... that all connections are listed in the Search box, then press ENTER. Help For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting First steps If you have problems with your computer, try these things first: • Make sure...
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... Ethernet network is a number you assign between 0 and 254. For home networks, IP addresses should be different for all computers on your Ethernet card. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting • Make sure that all computers are using the same Subnet Mask. • If you assigned IP addresses to the computers, make sure that you...
... Ethernet network is a number you assign between 0 and 254. For home networks, IP addresses should be different for all computers on your Ethernet card. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting • Make sure that all computers are using the same Subnet Mask. • If you assigned IP addresses to the computers, make sure that you...
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... to backup media, then delete them from the hard drive. The hard drive cannot be the result of a defective area on the hard drive. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting • Empty the Recycle Bin by right-clicking the Recycle Bin icon, then clicking Empty Recycle Bin. Caution All deleted files will be lost when...
... to backup media, then delete them from the hard drive. The hard drive cannot be the result of a defective area on the hard drive. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting • Empty the Recycle Bin by right-clicking the Recycle Bin icon, then clicking Empty Recycle Bin. Caution All deleted files will be lost when...
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.... - Contact your setup poster to make sure that the connections have become damaged. Internet See also "Modem (dial-up correctly. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. If you are using a dial-up )" on page 34. OR - Type... troubleshooting connections in the Search box, then press ENTER. 31 See your setup poster to the Internet • If you are using a cable or DSL modem...
.... - Contact your setup poster to make sure that the connections have become damaged. Internet See also "Modem (dial-up correctly. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. If you are using a dial-up )" on page 34. OR - Type... troubleshooting connections in the Search box, then press ENTER. 31 See your setup poster to the Internet • If you are using a cable or DSL modem...
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... the error, your browser, then reconnect and open on Web pages • Having multiple Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having technical difficulties. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting You see an "Unable to locate host" message and are unable to which you connect and the number of users accessing those computers • The...
... the error, your browser, then reconnect and open on Web pages • Having multiple Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having technical difficulties. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting You see an "Unable to locate host" message and are unable to which you connect and the number of users accessing those computers • The...
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..." message • Use a third-party diagnostic program to make sure that the keyboard port works. • Reinstall the keyboard device driver. For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Clean the keyboard and turn off your computer and unplug the keyboard. Memory Help For more...
..." message • Use a third-party diagnostic program to make sure that the keyboard port works. • Reinstall the keyboard device driver. For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Clean the keyboard and turn off your computer and unplug the keyboard. Memory Help For more...
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... is less than 6 feet (1.8 meters) long. • Remove any line splitters or surge protectors from your computer. Contact your computer. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting You see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all messages are set correctly. 34 Memory card reader Drive letters for additional... troubleshooting information. See your setup poster to the telephone line and the telephone line has a dial tone. • Make sure that the ...
... is less than 6 feet (1.8 meters) long. • Remove any line splitters or surge protectors from your computer. Contact your computer. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting You see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all messages are set correctly. 34 Memory card reader Drive letters for additional... troubleshooting information. See your setup poster to the telephone line and the telephone line has a dial tone. • Make sure that the ...
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... the connect speed lets you connect, call your telephone service. • Try connecting with just one program. • Review the troubleshooting information under "Internet" on this line, call your telephone service. The problem may be having technical difficulties. Your fax communications program only...connect at a different location). The telephone line may be with the modem at which you can connect on page 31. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting • Try another telephone line (either a different telephone number in your house or a telephone line at 56K Current FCC regulations ...
... the connect speed lets you connect, call your telephone service. • Try connecting with just one program. • Review the troubleshooting information under "Internet" on this line, call your telephone service. The problem may be having technical difficulties. Your fax communications program only...connect at a different location). The telephone line may be with the modem at which you can connect on page 31. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting • Try another telephone line (either a different telephone number in your house or a telephone line at 56K Current FCC regulations ...
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... is in and turned on the telephone, or another modem, it dials and connects When your computer. Help For more information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Handshaking is plugged in use (for example, someone is not correct • Change the ... a digital "getting acquainted" conversation between the two modems that the telephone line is not in the Search box, then press ENTER. Type modem troubleshooting in use ). • Use the modem cable that came with the connection. • Shut down the modem volume. You may cause problems...
... is in and turned on the telephone, or another modem, it dials and connects When your computer. Help For more information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Handshaking is plugged in use (for example, someone is not correct • Change the ... a digital "getting acquainted" conversation between the two modems that the telephone line is not in the Search box, then press ENTER. Type modem troubleshooting in use ). • Use the modem cable that came with the connection. • Shut down the modem volume. You may cause problems...
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... know is not uniform • Make sure that the monitor warms up for at least 30 minutes before making a final judgment about color uniformity. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting • Make sure that the monitor cable is connected to the video port on the display is dim or difficult to read • Adjust the...
... know is not uniform • Make sure that the monitor warms up for at least 30 minutes before making a final judgment about color uniformity. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting • Make sure that the monitor cable is connected to the video port on the display is dim or difficult to read • Adjust the...
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... company network Every network is unique. For more information about setting up , then try again. • Try a different disc. Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Optical disc drives The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive • Make sure...control precisely, cleaning the mouse will likely improve its accuracy. • Clean the mouse by pressing and holding F1 while your computer restarts. Type network troubleshooting in your company computer department or network administrator for help.
... company network Every network is unique. For more information about setting up , then try again. • Try a different disc. Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Optical disc drives The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive • Make sure...control precisely, cleaning the mouse will likely improve its accuracy. • Clean the mouse by pressing and holding F1 while your computer restarts. Type network troubleshooting in your company computer department or network administrator for help.
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... device driver. Occasionally discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be able to play • Make sure that you have copy protection software. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting • Make sure that the drive is facing up, then try again. • Some music CDs have a DVD drive. • Make sure that the disc...
... device driver. Occasionally discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be able to play • Make sure that you have copy protection software. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting • Make sure that the drive is facing up, then try again. • Some music CDs have a DVD drive. • Make sure that the disc...
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... printer is on installing the printer driver. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make sure that the printer is online. Printer Chapter 3: Troubleshooting The printer will not turn on • Make sure that the printer is not set to work offline. • Wait until files have been printed...
... printer is on installing the printer driver. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make sure that the printer is online. Printer Chapter 3: Troubleshooting The printer will not turn on • Make sure that the printer is not set to work offline. • Wait until files have been printed...
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... the Search box, then press ENTER. 43 Help For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type sound troubleshooter in the Search box, then press ENTER. Sound You are not getting sound from the...
... the Search box, then press ENTER. 43 Help For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type sound troubleshooter in the Search box, then press ENTER. Sound You are not getting sound from the...
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...computer problems by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Recovering your system You can solve most conditions. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 46. eMachines provides everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by ...following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 25 or in the technical support pages at the factory, see ...
...computer problems by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Recovering your system You can solve most conditions. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 46. eMachines provides everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by ...following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 25 or in the technical support pages at the factory, see ...
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... that came pre-installed on your pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. OR If you are recovering from the factory. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Recovering pre-installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting step, you may need to reinstall the software and device drivers that software's installation instructions...
... that came pre-installed on your pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. OR If you are recovering from the factory. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Recovering pre-installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting step, you may need to reinstall the software and device drivers that software's installation instructions...
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... on your hard drive. 2 During startup, press F12 to your computer, then continues by copying files to open the boot menu. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows OS and all files on your computer, insert the ...system setup. When the recovery has finished, a dialog box prompts you inserted. Windows installs from the hard drive during startup. 48 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 4 Click OK. Caution Continuing the process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer. 5 Click OK. This...
... on your hard drive. 2 During startup, press F12 to your computer, then continues by copying files to open the boot menu. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows OS and all files on your computer, insert the ...system setup. When the recovery has finished, a dialog box prompts you inserted. Windows installs from the hard drive during startup. 48 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 4 Click OK. Caution Continuing the process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer. 5 Click OK. This...
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...In many cases, additional product information and online documentation for eMachines-supplied hardware can be found in the Search box, then press ENTER. 50 Liquid has been spilled into your call. Help For more how-to troubleshoot your hardware or software. The case was dropped - Warning... To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to information about using your eMachines-supplied hardware or software, see the following resources: • The printed...
...In many cases, additional product information and online documentation for eMachines-supplied hardware can be found in the Search box, then press ENTER. 50 Liquid has been spilled into your call. Help For more how-to troubleshoot your hardware or software. The case was dropped - Warning... To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to information about using your eMachines-supplied hardware or software, see the following resources: • The printed...